Services

Services Overview

We provide many public services related to building construction and land development and place a high priority on customer service. Take a look at our list of services, then feel free to either call or visit our office where our professional staff can provide you with information on land use and construction codes, required permits and how to obtain them, and necessary inspections for your project. Free brochures are always available at the Permit Center, and can also be downloaded from our Internet site.

Benefits of Our Services

All permitting, plan review and inspection services are provided in-house

Project coordinators are assigned to all land use actions and commercial construction projects

Pre-application meetings are held with the applicant, architect, contractor, and any affected agencies

Footing/foundation inspections are available with only 4 hours advance notice

Same-day inspections for other types of work are available, if requested by 9 A.M.

Weekend inspections are available, if necessary

Inspectors are available via the latest cellular and electronic technologies

The Washington Survey and Ratings Bureau rated the Spokane County Building Department within the top 5% of all building departments nationwide, saving new building owners the maximum insurance premium possible for wind/snow and seismic protection

Self-supporting through permit activities, no tax revenues are taken from the General Fund

Convenient toll-free number: 1-800-27-CODES

Combination Permits for Single-Family dwellings

Phased Permitting

Services

With the combination of the two divisions, the Department can offer a wider array of services to the customer.

If you or your company are planning a project in the near future and you are not sure where to start or what to do next, click on a link to see if your questions can be answered online. If that doesn't help, contact us at Building and Planning and we'll try and find answers to your questions. We can't design your project for you or solve all your issues, but we will do all we can to help you through the local government regulations.